One of Pilot's most prominent direct business partners, Francisco Mena, kicks off the year with The pines : a micro-batch made from 100% Villa Sarchi with a dark honey process and processed at the Sumava farm and mill. Francisco is a scientist when it comes to treatment according to the process honey, and its black honeys in particular are full of richness, complexity and sweetness. Which makes The pines slightly more adventurous is the grape variety itself; Villa Sarchi is a natural mutation of Bourbon discovered in Costa Rica. It is a smaller coffee tree that adapts well to high altitudes. A delicate, yet rich coffee, perfect for those colder winter months.